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Discover the best of Hanoi in one memorable day, combining the city's iconic landmarks with the vibrant colors of Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. Explore centuries of history at Hanoi's cultural and historical attractions before venturing into one of Vietnam's most photogenic traditional craft villages, where skilled artisans have been handcrafting incense for generations. This tour offers the perfect blend of history, culture, local traditions, and unforgettable photo opportunities
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pick up time will be varied from 07:30 - 08:00 in Old quarter area. We will inform you the pick up time after booking. The pickup time depends on traffic jam, weather and other customers in group tour. Therefore, the driver and tour guide take time to collect all customers. If they come late, we hope that you can sympathize for this inconvenience and patiently wait them
Itinerary
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1Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
07:30 - 08:00 You will get picked up by our guide from the hotel or meeting point in Hanoi Old Quarter, then start for 1,5 hour drive journey to the craft villages.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2INCENSE VILLAGE HANOI TOUR
09:30 Visit Quang Phu Cau village, which has been producing incense for more than 100 years. Take a walk to the center of the village and see how locals make incense at an artisanal, family scale. Learn the process how incense is made from scratch and more about the lives of manual workers. Meet a family who specializes in dyeing incense sticks and admire the outdoor showroom with a thousands of the colorful bundles of incense. Here, our guide will taken the best photos for you.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Chuong Village
10:15 Leave for Chuong Village that has been well-known for the craft of conical hat-making for over 300 years. Meet the local artisans and observe how conical hats are made. You will have a chance to draw by your own on hats then take home for souvenir.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Temple of Literature & National University
12:45 Have lunch at local restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with delicious dishes. 13:30 Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Hoa Lo Prison
15:00 Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton". 16:00 - 16.30 Tour finishes. Back to hotel or you can get off the Train Street for visit yourselves.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can pick up and drop off at your hotel which is located within Hanoi Old Quarter area. If you stay outside, please come to meeting point at Hanoi Opera House or a specific meeting point given by operator with your most convenience. We will not responsible for your lateness
- The tour operates in different weather conditions, so please bring appropriate sun or rain protection. You should bring hat, sunglasses, sun cream and cash
- The order of visit can be changed due to weather or traffic condition as long as we have all it all for your tour.
- Please advise us if you have any inquires for food or other before the departure day.
- If you choose to get off at Hanoi Train Street at the end of the tour, the visit is at your own arrangement. Access may be restricted or changed by local authorities.
- This tour includes walking at the craft villages and historical attractions. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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